Blog archive:
Science

A blog series about our Lizard Island Research Station's recovery from the cyclone that hit it on Friday 11 April, 2014.

Sally and Amanda spent several 'aromatic hours' earlier this week processing shark specimens.

Last month was the 25th birthday of the World Wide Web.

From Egyptomania to Respectable Collection.

What do Prince William and an Australian Museum scientist have in common?

Males of this newly discovered pink and yellow tree frog are covered in prickly, white-tipped spines.

DNA-based forensic science is at the forefront of solving wildlife crimes and is currently undergoing a transformation.

Was this spectacular new species of lizard first illustrated in Indigenous rock art?

Swimming and science, all before breakfast.

A new Australian visitor is not likely to be welcome in the Netherlands

In a world-first, two divers have filmed Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse mating.

Professor Ronn Altig visited the Museum to describe tadpole specimens collected by Dr Jodi Rowley in Vietnam.

Two new books provide the keys to help scientists unlock Australia's most diverse group of organisms: the beetles.

Museum natural history collections can help answer many questions, but how do we ensure they continue to be relevant?

Why are reef fish so bright and beautiful? Why do they have such bold and seemingly conspicuous colour patterns?